Agile Coach

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Agile Coach to enhance their technology team's performance. The role involves developing scrum principles, managing engineering teams, and aligning technology initiatives with business objectives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in agile frameworks and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Agile coach in an enterprise setting.
• Strong background in technical development.

Responsibilities

• Management and fostering of a high-performing engineering team.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology initiatives.

Skills

Agile frameworks

Stakeholder negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Agile certifications

Job description

Agile Coach

Location: Glasgow (hybrid working)

Rate: £430 per day via umbrella

Length: 6 months

Job Description:

Join us as an Agile Coach, where you will develop scrum principles and sprint goals aligned to industry best practices and the bank's objectives, to foster a high-performing technology team and support the successful progression on scrum projects.

To be successful as an Agile Coach, you should have experience with:

• Implementations and executions of large-scale agile frameworks.
• Previous experience as an Agile coach in an enterprise setting.
• Facilitated negotiations at various levels with stakeholders.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Agile certifications and qualifications.
• Previous experience as a Scrum Master.
• Strong background in technical development.

You may be assessed on key skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Purpose of the role:

To develop scrum principles and sprint goals aligned to industry best practices and the bank's objectives, fostering a high-performing technology team and supporting successful scrum project progression.

Accountabilities:

• Management and fostering of a high-performing engineering team through technical guidance and support.
• Identification and implementation of process improvements to enhance technology development efficiency.
• Stay updated with industry technology trends and contribute to organizational learning and excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technology initiatives align with business objectives, security, and regulatory requirements.

Agile Coach Expectations:

• Contribute to strategy, requirements, and change management, including resource and policy planning.
• If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, and contribute to performance and pay decisions.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors to foster an environment of excellence and development.
• Guide technical teams, lead assignments, and mentor less experienced specialists.
• Advise stakeholders on functional and cross-functional impacts and alignments.
• Manage risks, strengthen controls, and ensure governance.
• Collaborate across functions to support business strategies.
• Develop solutions through analytical thinking and research.
• Build trusting relationships with stakeholders to achieve business objectives.